The SEC has announced who the Alabama Crimson Tide's guaranteed opponents will be when the conference goes to a nine-game conference schedule next year, as well as announced the Tide's SEC opponents for the next three years.

Texas, LSU, and Missouri—draws buzz as fans react to the new nine-game format and permanent opponent structure.

This one is by far the most notable. Alabama holds a 57-5-27 overall record over the Tigers, and the Tide won eight straight from 2011-2018. Heck, the "Game of the Century" from 2011 was so good-a gritty 9-6 LSU victory-that it gave us the first-ever BCS Championship rematch. That in itself was the catalyst for the new CFP era.

Mississippi State football's three annual opponents will be Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Alabama starting with next season's SEC schedule. The USA TODAY Network confirmed each school’s annual opponents on Sept.